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Dixon

DIK-sun2 syllables
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English surname meaning 'son of Dick'. (English)

What does Dixon mean?

English: English surname meaning 'son of Dick'.. Dixon is an English surname that means 'son of Dick', with Dick being a diminutive of Richard.

Is Dixon a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Dixon in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Dixon in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Dixon suit?

Classic
Human name

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Dixon's Arrival

When Dixon checked in, all the dogs said, "Finally, a guest with a name that sounds dignified enough for a proper nap!" They all practiced their snores in his honor.

Like Dixon? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.